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Gophers men's basketball 2021-22 roster breakdown
With so many incoming transfers, the Gophers will have a whole new look.
November 8, 2021 at 6:53PM
Keep your program handy this season for the Gophers men's basketball team. Ben Johnson brought in 10 newcomers from nine different states.
Returning players
Eric Curry, senior center
The 6-9, 245-pound sixth-year senior had announced he was retiring from basketball, but he was convinced to return. In 75 career games, Curry has averaged 4.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and started 12 times.
Isaiah Ihnen, junior forward
The Gophers hoped for a breakout year from the 6-9 German native, but he tore his ACL in the summer.
Transfers
Jamison Battle, sophomore forward (George Washington)
Arguably the top incoming transfer, the 6-7 former DeLaSalle standout averaged 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds as a sophomore.
Payton Willis, senior guard (Charleston)
The U's starting point guard this season, replacing Marcus Carr. Averaged 13.1 points, 3.1 assists, and shot 40% from three last season at College of Charleston.
E.J. Stephens, senior guard (Lafayette)
The Florida native improved his scoring average every season in college — from 6.8 to 7.1 to 12.1 to 16.4.
Luke Loewe, senior guard (William & Mary)
The Fond du Lac, Wis., native brings two-way ability (two-time all-league defense) and three-point shooting (led Colonial Athletic Association at 43.9%).
Sean Sutherlin, senior guard (New Hampshire)
The former Irondale star is fully recovered after missing last season with a torn labrum.
Charlie Daniels, senior center (Stephen F. Austin)
The 6-9 Daniels will likely to be a backup center, similar to the role he played for the Lumberjacks
Parker Fox, junior forward (Northern State)
The 6-8 Division II All-America suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee in the spring, but he could be recovered by January.
Danny Ogele, senior forward (Mercyhurst)
The Chicago native spent his first two seasons at the Naval Academy before transferring to the Division II level. He averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds last season.
Freshman class
Treyton Thompson, center (LaLumiere Prep)
The Gophers' tallest player at 6-11, Thompson spent the past two seasons in prep school after leaving Alexandria, Minn.
Abdoulaye Thiam, guard (Indian River State College)
The Orlando native averaged 15 points and shot 48% from three in junior college.
Walk-ons
Will Ramberg, guard/forward (McGill University)
The 6-5 sophomore played college hoops in Montreal last season, but starred at Cook County High School in Grand Marais, Minn.
Jackson Purcell, guard (Eastview High School)
The 6-5 freshman was named to the 2021 Minnesota Mr. Basketball Watch list before suffering an injury as a senior.
Joey Kern, guard (Johns Hopkins University)
Played three seasons at the Division III level, starting 81 games and shooting 39.6% from three in his career.
The Gophers quarterback believed in himself, and his transfer to the U has led to a winning record this season.
